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  • NATC 2025 Phoenix Registration Form

    August 29 - September 1 at the Phoenix Convention Center
  • Registration Tiers
    Community Tickets are stil available. 
    *Registration for Participant Tiers are now closed. (but email here to inquire about late registration).

     
    Community Ticket: $50 (set price)
    The Community Ticket provides full access to the concerts (including Taiko Jam), public discussions, and marketplace; it does not include workshop participation. Please note that this is not the same as the "Observer" tier in previous conferences and does not provide workshop selection, or the ability to observe workshops. Community Tickets do not come with shirts, or any registration materials. 

     

    The following Ticket categories are closed.  Please email info@taikocommunityalliance.org to discuss late registration options.

    (CLOSED) Participant Ticket: $625 (before $50 TCA member discount)
    Participants will have access to workshop selection, which includes offerings on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Participants will be able to sign up for 24 hours of hands-on workshop instruction out of a possible 28 hours of instruction over the weekend. For the additional 4-hours, participants may sign up for lectures/discussions or elective breaks to network and visit the marketplace. Participants have access to concerts (Taiko Jam included), the plenary session, discussion sections, and the marketplace. Participants will also receive a limited edition shirt from Fat Rabbit as part of this conference while supplies last.

    (CLOSED) Day-Pass (8-hour) Ticket:  $230 (before $25 TCA member discount)
    Participants will have access to eight hours of workshops across the entire conference (Fri-Mon) in addition to unlimited lecture/discussion sessions as well as access to plenary sessions, the marketplace, AND all night-time concerts (ie: Taiko Ten, Taiko Jam).  Day-Pass tickets do not include shirts, or any other registration materials.

    (CLOSED) À La Carte Ticket:  $60 per 2-hour workshop
    The À La Carte Carte Ticket is designed for those that are on a limited time schedule and offers maximum flexibility by allowing the purchaser to decide how many instructional hours they'd like to attend.  (Please note that hourly purchases may not be split across multiple classes - this is to avoid students entering classes after they have started.) Any À La Carte Ticket includes unlimited lecture/discussion sessions as well as access to plenary sessions, the marketplace, AND all night-time concerts (ie: Taiko Ten, Taiko Jam).  À La Carte Tickets do not include shirts, or any other registration materials.

    (CLOSED) Work-Play Program ($300 for 16 hours of instruction)
    Due to popular demand, we are re-opening the Work-Play Program (as of May 2025) for more members. This program allows you to participate in workshops for 16 hours during the weekend and volunteer to help out at the conference during the other workshop blocks. Applications can be found here (not in this form): https://form.jotform.com/243316077964968


    (CLOSED) Payment Plan option
    This option is designed to help spread out the cost of the Participant Ticket for this year's conference in Phoenix. The payment plan option allows you to pay for your conference registration in 2 or 3 installments, or even a custom plan!

    Details and registration can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/250848116528966

     

    --- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ---

    Workshop Selection

    This form is to register you for the conference. Once you have registered, you will be added to a queue in the order of registration. You will then receive a confirmation email, which will include the date you may register for classes, based on your order in the queue.

    You will then be added to our conference management software, Sched, which will allow you to create a profile and select your classes. Sched can be accessed by web browser or a phone app. 

    Once you are registered for classes, you are able to change your selection via Sched, which may be done until May 31, when schedules will be frozen.

     

    Partnering Hotel Information

    The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is offering a discounted rate for our conference. The hotel is just a short walk from the Convention Center.

    https://book.passkey.com/e/50953537

  • ATTENTION: You are not yet eligible to register for NATC. Please see the schedule on the previous page for when registration for your tier opens and check back then.

  • If registering yourself or another participant under the age of 18, please have a legal parent/guardian present. There will be an additional section under the waivers where a parent/guardian is needed.

  • You should see "Code Accepted" appear below when you have entered your provided code. If you do not see "Code Accepted," the form will not register your discount. In this case, please check with your group or contact natc@taikocommunityalliance.org

  • Code Accepted

  • Registration Information

    This page collects the name and contact information of the registering participant. Contact information collected in this section will be used exclusively for correspondence related to the conference. A phone number is requested for emergency contact. All other direct correspondence will be done through email. Please use an email that you check regularly. The email you provide will be used to invite you to the schedule-builder.
  • Personal Equipment

  • For some workshops, bringing your own equipment will provide better personal practice and reduce the number of drums we need to borrow. By checking 'yes' to any of these boxes, we are not asking you to loan your equipment to others - it is just for your own use. Please contact us at natc@taikocommunityalliance.org if you would like to let others use the personal equipment that you are bringing. 

    You may store your personal equipment in a dedicated room when not in use or bring it to your other workshops. You may bring personal equipment beyond what is on this list, though please check with organizers if it is bulky.

    For workshops with shinobue/fue, please check the course description when registering. It is likely that these will require participants to bring their own instrument. Some instruments may be available for purchase at the marketplace, but attendees should check with providers first.

  • Waivers

    If 18 or over, please sign for yourself. If under 18, please have a legal parent or guardian sign.
  • INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT


    To the fullest extent allowed by law, Event Staff shall indemnify and hold TCA and their Board Members, staff, agents, attorneys, volunteers, and subcontractors harmless against all liability, loss, damage and expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or arising out of Event Staff's own negligent acts, errors and/or omissions under this MOU or its performance.  The provisions of the California Tort Claims Act, Government Code §910 et. seq., including its defenses and immunities, will apply to allegations of negligence or wrongful acts or omissions by TCA. 


    To the fullest extent allowed by law, TCA shall indemnify and hold Event Staff and their Board Members, staff, agents, attorneys, volunteers, and subcontractors harmless against all liability, loss, damage and expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or arising out of TCA’s own negligent acts, errors and/or omissions under this MOU or its performance.  The provisions of the California Tort Claims Act, Government Code §910 et. seq., including its defenses and immunities, will apply to allegations of negligence or wrongful acts or omissions by Event Staff.

     

    AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE: PHOTOGRAPH, VIDEO, AND AUDIO

    This form outlines the rights of use for the Taiko Community Alliance (TCA) to photos and videos submitted by participants to the TCA, as well as photographs taken by the TCA during the North American Taiko Conference, Regional (NATC-R) on August 16-18, 2024. 


    1. Media Provided by Participant to the TCA

    I give authorization and consent to the TCA for the unreserved use of my submitted photos and videos, and verify that I am the original creator and owner of submitted materials. The TCA may use this media publicly and for the permitted uses in Section 3, now and in the future. This authorization applies to both the original submissions and their reproductions, in all forms of media, in all cases with or without my name or information about me. I understand that I may provide my name as the author of the media and may be credited with this information, if provided. For video files, I grant these permissions unreserved for both the images and audio components.


    2. Media Created by TCA at the Event

    I hereby authorize the TCA to use photography and videography from the event that contain my image and likeness for the permitted uses in Section 3. I authorize use of both the video and audio components of film for such purposes. I understand that I may elect to declare my interest to not be photographed via a sticker, provided by the TCA at the venue, that may be placed on my name badge. I understand, in good faith, that the TCA will attempt to produce this outcome through (1) instruction of photographers to try to avoid photographing or filming such persons and (2) through a review and exclusion of such media produced. I understand this may not be possible in all cases. Should an image with my name or likeness be used by the TCA, I will, in good faith, contact the TCA about my concerns. I understand that the use of this sticker to avoid being photographed is not a legally-binding agreement between myself and the TCA.


    3. Permitted Uses

    I grant the TCA permission to use the media described in Sections 1 and 2 for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to educational, promotional, commercial, public relations, or fundraising purposes. Permitted uses may include publication in national media including newspapers, magazines, television, or on the Internet. I understand that I am entitled to receive no compensation for the above. 


    4. Hold Harmless

    By executing this Authorization, Consent and Release, I hereby hold harmless and forever discharge TCA and its officers from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, suits, judgements, damages, actions or other rights that I, or other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate, now have or may have, arising from the use of such media in connection with the Permitted Uses.


    This Photograph and Video Authorization, Consent and Release contains the full terms of my authorization, consent and release intended hereby and may not be changed except in writing signed by both TCA and me.

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  • The Code of Conduct for NATC can be found on the Taiko Community Alliance Website. https://www.taikocommunityalliance.org/code-of-conduct

  • Additional Waivers for Parents/Guardians

  • PARENTAL WAIVER PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN NATC 2025 Phoenix


    I, the undersigned, am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named in this registration form. I give my permission for my child/ward to attend the NATC 2025 Phoenix, to be held on August 29, 2025 to September 1, 2025. Additionally, I give my child/ward permission to participate in event based workshops and meals in the course of this trip at their discretion.

    I hereby release Taiko Community Alliance from any and all liability related to or arising out of my child/ward’s participation in this event, including but not limited to their travel to, attendance at NATC 2025 Phoenix, and provision of meals. In addition, I agree to reimburse Taiko Community Alliance for any and all costs or liabilities it incurs as a result of my child/ward’s participation in this event.

    I acknowledge that TCA is not responsible for coordinating the supervision or chaperoning of my child/ward, and either myself or a designated adult will serve in this capacity if required.

    I understand that TCA is not responsible for supervision of my child/ward outside of stated NATC activities and is in no way responsible for any financial costs incurred by them in the course of this event.

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  • Chaperone Information:

    Attendees below the age of 16 shall be accompanied at the conference at all times by a responsible Chaperone, where "accompanied" means being on site together, though not necessarily in the same classroom. Chaperones may also be a conference Participant, and may act as chaperone for multiple youth participants.

    Chaperones are responsible for the health, safety, and security of their wards and will be TCA's point of contact for any concerns.

    Those registering in the "Community" tier may attend workshops that their ward(s) are enrolled in to observe, but many not actively participate in the workshops.

    Chaperones who are participating in workshops and enrolled at the "Participant" tier are not required to attend the same workshops as their ward(s), but should still be available as an emergency contact.

    Please contact the conference manager with any additional questions at: natc@taikocommunityalliance.org

  • Emergency Contacts

    At least one emergency contact is required for youth (under 18) participants.
  • Payment

    This page applies discounts and additions and lets you review your total before proceeding to purchase.
  • Thank you!

    Please click "Submit" to finish registering.
  • If you're on this page, you used our SUPERSECRETCODE

    Your registration has already been covered by your group or by your contract. We do verify this, so please don't share the SUPERSECRETCODE 

    Please click "Submit" and not "Next" to finish your registration.

     

  • Payment

    Please review your total. The payment here is being made via Stripe. The TCA does not collect or store credit card information.
  • Registration is currently only open to the Drummer's Circle, Lifetime Members, and Sustaining Members. Please check back on Feb. 8th for General Registration.

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